Individual line item cost increases seemed less of a concern to the Putnam Valley Board of Education at its March 26 meeting than how they would be addres sed. "We have to look at this as a two-year process." Board President Tina Mackay said. More...

The Butterfield Library's popular Silent Film Series with live musical accompaniment continues with The Kid, a 1921 film starring Charlie Chaplin and Jackie Coogan on Saturday, April 11 at 7pm. More...

Did you hear the U.S.S. Intrepid might dock in Cold Spring for the Quadricentennial? April Fools! Hope that gave you a chuckle. We couldn't resist. It'll be six more years before we publish again on the first of April! More...

Mayor-elect Seth Gallagher and Trustees-elect Bruce Campbell, Ralph Falloon, and Lynn Miller will be sworn in on Monday, April 6, 2009, at Noon. Next week's issue will include coverage of the ceremony and a profile of Mr. Gallagher. More...

In the late af ternoon on March 24, a brush fire began in the Castle Rock Unique Area. By early evening, the smoke was billowing over the Old Stone Road (right) and toward the Osborne Castle (above). More...

Putnam's rate of unemployment has risen to 6.8 percent, the highest in more than two decades. The New York State Labor Department reported the February statistics last Thursday, which came as no surprise to Putnam lawmakers. More...

On Friday, March 20, for the first time in its three-year history, the Philipstown Depot Theatre's popular documentary film series was required by demand for tickets to add a second screening of its scheduled film. More...

The Village of Cold Spring i s seeking a volunteer member for the Village Planning Board. Applicants must be a village resident and should submit letters of interest to the Village Clerk, 85 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY, 10516, by April 8, 2009. More...

Focus on Philipstown

To the Editor: Now that the election is over and the rhetoric is silent I'd like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the tireless efforts, hard work, and dedication of two men. Mr. Anthony Phillips and Mr. Ed Mancari. More...

To the Editor: As teachers and taxpayers, we would like to respond to Joseph Barbaro's letter. Yes, Mr. Barbaro, these are hard economic times for everyone, and we can understand your concerns about the cost of public education. More...

Emma R. Lindros, age 94, died at her home in Garrison on Saturday, March 28, 2009. She was born in the Bronx on August 14, 1914, to Charles and Rosa Gilles. She and her late husband, Leonard W. More...

John Frank Brooks, 89, died peacefully at home in Fall River on March 21, 2009, a beloved father and grandfather. Born in Salem, MA, to Frank Ashby Brooks and Grace Choate Gifford, his step-father was Samuel H. Batchelder, also of Salem. More...

This spring has some serious promise to it for the student athletes at both Haldane and Putnam Valley High Schools, and before it hits full throttle I'm going to take five minutes of your time to ask for the help of local coaches. More...

Learn the basics of sailing in a classroom situation and then become a member of the crew on the Woody Guthrie, historic wooden replica of a gaff-rigged Hudson River Sloop, to get your hands-on experience. More...

Philipstown's newspaper

Published by Elizabeth Ailes; edited by Douglas Cunningham. The only real newspaper, in print and online, for Cold Spring, Philipstown, Garrison, Nelsonville and Putnam Valley. 845-265-2468. Check our free community site at putnamcountybugler.com, too.